"5-Star luxury and charm abound in this historic home within walking distance to town center. Spacious and stunning with so many unique features inside and out - especially the music room, which was out of this world! The Bard House is THE house to experience bourbon country! H. H.
Welcome to The Bard House and Historic Downtown Bardstown. This luxury home draws its "Wow" inspiration from upscale boutique hotels, all things bourbon and classic Rock-N-Roll. Enjoy the themed lounge rooms, a well-appointed kitchen/dining hall, premium mattresses/linens, walk-in showers, infrared sauna, shuffleboard table, darts, and games. Play guitars and spin classic vinyl. Only a 4 block walk to shops/restaurants and central to many nearby distilleries. Come...Relax...Create lifetime memories..& Rock On! The space
Built in the 1780's by a member of the Bard family (see name of town), the home was remodeled and updated over the last 2.5 years. The result has been nothing short of stunning to those who have toured or stayed.
THE OUTSIDE: A very cozy covered porch greets you with seating for 8 and a couple of tables. It overlooks the inner yard and firepit - which has 6 Adirondack chairs surrounding it and is shaded by a couple of massive magnolia trees. There is a very nice propane grill to fire up and enjoy. The house sits on 1/2 acre with a nice back yard. Wood and some fire-starting items are supplied. There is a corn-hole set to enjoy. The garage is owner/housekeeping use only.
LIVING SPACES:
"They have spared no expense when it comes to amenities and personal touches" H. Y.
Upon entering this newly renovated home, you will realize every area has been professionally decorated.
THE RICKHOUSE LOUNGE - where you enter the home.
Relax in the 4 gorgeous aviator chairs while sipping on your pour of choice. There is a 65” Roku TV and professional dart board (made from Bourbon Barrel slats) to entertain you…as you sit among large scale photos of the inside of bourbon rickhouses. There is a beautiful ventless gas log brick fireplace (seasonal) to warm you with just the click of a remote control.
The KITCHEN Beautiful, spacious and well-appointed for easy meal preparation. Large fridge/freezer, gas stove/oven, large microwave, dishwasher, coffee station (Drip+Keurig+French press), Bullet blender, blender, slow cooker, hand mixer, instant kettle, chef quality pots and pans, spice rack.
THE DINING HALL Two eight-foot live-edge red oak slab tables greet you and hint “Gather here everyone.” One for all guests to dine at and another to spread out the games. BE SURE and take a group photo under the house brand logo and post it to social media as desired. There is a 40” TV in the hall allowing you to keep up with a sporting event of interest while enjoying meals/games.
THE MUSIC LOUNGE
Good times with good people and good bourbon are only further enhanced by good music. Spacious sectionals to relax on, a 75” Roku TV, a shuffleboard table, a ventless gas fireplace (seasonal) and mini-fridge that looks like a guitar amp….all the above set the stage for 4 guitars (you are welcome to play if you know what you are doing) and a collection of classic rock vinyl that you can spin as you share memories and create new ones. These massively deep sectionals also serve as comfy sleeping beds.
THE DOWNSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM
Themed to the beautiful horse farms that Kentucky is famous for, this spacious room has a premium king bed, sitting area, bench cushion couch (that doubles as a bed), 65” Roku TV and cedar-lined closet.
THE DOWNSTAIRS MASTER BATH (attached)
This spacious bathroom features a vanity sink, a free-standing soaking/bubble-bath tub, enclosed toilet area and large walk-in shower. Just off the bathroom is the room that houses the two person infrared sauna with a premium Kenwood sound system.
UPSTAIRS - There are 19 steps to reach the second floor.
THE UPSTAIRS OFFICE/READING NOOK
Located right at the top of the stairs is a dedicated desk with desk light, ring light for video calls, office supplies and black ink only printer/scanner. There is also a reading library with a comfy chair.
THE UPSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM
Featuring a premium king bed, a premium full bed, 2 velvet barrel chairs, bedside tables with touch lights, storage cubes/shelves, a luggage rack, hangers/hanging posts, a 40” Roku TV, portable fan and a split unit for AC/Heating.
THE UPSTAIRS MASTER BATHROOM (attached)
This room includes a vanity sink, walk-in shower, curtained-off toilet area, and a split unit for AC/Heating. The housekeeping storage closet is located just beyond the shower area.
THE UN-PURPOSED ROOM
There is a room beyond the upstairs bath that is NOT formally integrated into the guest experience at this time. CAUTION: It is not climate controlled. That said, there are a couple of yoga mats in there if anyone wants to exercise and the room temperature is to your liking. Note that you are trapped on the other side of the bathroom so communication is key with your housemates!
THE 2nd UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Featuring a premium king bed, 2 premium full beds, bedside tables with touch lights and extra outlets/USB, storage cubes/shelves, a luggage rack, hangers/hanging posts, a 40” Roku TV, a portable fan and a split unit for AC/Heating. NOTE: Whoever uses this bedroom will have to use the very charming half-bath/water closet located under the stairs during the night for potty breaks. Guest access The entire home is available to guests. We desire for guests to ONLY USE THE BACK DOOR for all in/out use of the home. This is the door closest to the parking area, just beyond the garage. The front and side door should only be used for emergency exits.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Luxury Historic Home, Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, indoor sauna, 3 kings?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Luxury Historic Home, Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, indoor sauna, 3 kings on 20 Apr 2026 start from £332, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Downtown Luxury Historic Home, Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, indoor sauna, 3 kings?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Luxury Historic Home, Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, indoor sauna, 3 kings?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Luxury Historic Home, Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, indoor sauna, 3 kings?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Luxury Historic Home, Rock‘n Roll/Bourbon vibe, indoor sauna, 3 kings located?
Located in the heart of Bardstown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bardstown Civil War Museum, At Mary's and Shaq & Coco. Fine Arts Bardstown Society and Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Second time staying at this property. Excellent location if you plan on walking around Bardstown. Every detail is exceptional. Perfect place to sip bourbon and relax in between tour stops.
We had a great weekend stay at The Bard House! Our host was great with communication and recommendations for downtown Bardstown. The house was one of the best Vrbo’s we have stayed at! It was clean, had everything we could need, and location was spectacular for our planned activities!
What a wonderful place - clean, well stocked, perfect location for the bourbon trail and easy walk to the shops and restaurants downtown. Bathroom in the downstairs bedroom was beautiful. Mattress was sooo comfortable. Worth every penny.
Peter M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
John
19 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The most amazing house with plenty of character. We stayed for my daughter’s wedding and would return the next time we are in Bardstown, KY. I give it five stars!
The Bards House was the perfect family getaway it had plenty of room for everyone to hang out and it was super close to all the distilleries in the area! It was clean and super fun!
Our family had a wonderful weekend at The Bard house!!! Wishing we could have stayed longer! Lots to do - and every item we needed was at our fingertips! Thank you for thinking of everything! Will stay again next time we are in town!
Absolutely amazing home in Bardstown! Walking distance to the lovely downtown with restaurants and bars and right in the middle of our Maker’s Mark/Willett/Jim Beam bourbon tours. Plenty of room and great amenities. We loved it!
Had the opportunity to stay at The Bard House for a long girls trip. We enjoyed the amenities at the house, along with all of the places to hang. Super clean and overall very comfortable. We would stay again! Highly recommend for a great time visitingBardstown and all the area has to offer!
Great property. Next level attention to detail throughout the property. Ideal for 2-3 couples. Convenient to downtown area of Bardstown. Close to several must visit distilleries. Host has thought of pretty much everything to enhance stay.
Gorgeous home in a great location right in downtown Bardstown. Exceptionally clean and inviting, especially for the age of the property. Perfect for gatherings as well!!
The Bard House was the perfect place for our family to enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving together! Every room was well appointed and so cozy. We loved the short walk into town to shops and restaurants, we even got to enjoy the Bardstown Christmas tree lighting - felt like we were in a Hallmark movie! Highly recommend staying at the Bard House!
Amazing property in the heart of Bardstown. Terrific accommodations! Great house to relax in after hitting the bourbon trail. Property manager was very responsive and helpful. Definitely, would stay there again!
Our group of bourbon enthusiasts really enjoyed our stay at The Bard House. The home was very clean upon arrival and was a perfect landing spot for us as we visited several stops on the trail. We enjoyed grilling out one night and enjoying the fire pit. Would definitely stay here again!
This was the best property we've stayed at! So many small details really show how much the owner cares and takes pride in the experience. It was a total of 3 couples staying here for a 40th birthday celebration. Would not hesitate to book again?30th
We had a great stay at the Bard House! It’s adorable, very well decorated, and within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and shopping. It is extremely well-appointed and thoughtfully organized (and labeled!), and you will definitely have everything you need. The snacks and drinks were a nice touch, and it was perfectly clean. Host was prompt and great with communication. Would definitely stay again!
Stellar property. Many surprise and delight moments
Susan C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by The Bard House
Why they chose this property
This luxury accommodation is located in the Historic Downtown District of Bardstown, with restaurants, shopping, and museums a mere 4 blocks away. Bardstown truly offers the ultimate bourbon getaway. With 11 unique distilleries within 16 miles of court square, all your bourbon dreams can come true here in Bardstown, officially "The Bourbon Capital of The World".
What makes this property unique
Please let us know if you would like assistance reserving a driving tour guide. Many distilleries are within 5-25 minutes. MANY others are within an hour away. We are a short walk to the Bardstown visitors center, shopping and restaurants. If you’d prefer to drive, parking is free downtown. The farmers market (runs Tues. Fri. Sat. in season) has a nice parking lot when the market is not going on.
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